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London’s Southbank Centre says it needs over $200 million in repairs

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London’s Southbank Centre says it needs over 0 million in repairs

The exterior of the Hayward Gallery, part of the Southbank Centre. The brutalist-style building was designed by a team led by Norman Engleback in the late 1960s. Universal Images Group | Getty Images LONDON — From Michelle Obama to Anish Kapoor and Tracey Emin to Nina Simone, London’s Southbank Centre has featured them all, and … Read more

German Warship Blasts Darth Vader’s Theme While Sailing Through London

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German Warship Blasts Darth Vader’s Theme While Sailing Through London

A German warship passing through the UK capital of London caused a stir this week among locals. This wasn’t because it was a German warship passing along the Thames, as it’s not too uncommon to see military ships sailing in London. Instead, the uproar was caused by the ship’s choice of soundtrack for its sailing … Read more